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The 58th edition of the Shoe-Tech Agra exhibition has successfully set the foundation for a whopping 250 crore business in footwear components. Held over two days, the event drew 5,247 visitors, including 2,470 trade visitors, showcasing the growing interest in India's footwear industry ¹. 

The Shoe-Tech Agra exhibition was held in Agra, on the 2nd & 3rd April. 2025 at Madhu Resorts, Sikandra, Agra showcasing the latest developments in the footwear industry. The event brought together industry professionals, manufacturers, and experts to share knowledge, showcase products, and explore business opportunities. There were about 60 Exhibitors with 75 stalls. 

The Event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Shri Puran Dawar President - AFMEC, Chairman, Dawar Group, Agra along with Special Guest of Honour Shri Vivek Sharma, IRS Managing Director - FDDI, Noida and distinguished Guest of honour, Shri Gopal Gupta Vice President- AFMEC & Chairman, M/s Gupta Overseas.  Other dignitaries included Shri Rajesh Sehgal , Vice President- AFMEC & Chairman, M/s Rising Steps (Guest of honour), Shri Rajiv Wasan, Gen. Secretary - AFMEC & Chairman, M/s A.T. Exports (Guest of honour), Shri Dharmendra Narula President -CIFI (U.P.) & MD, M/s Guru Kripa Enterprises (Guest of honour), Shri Vijay Sama President,  Agra Shoe Factors’ Federation, Agra (Guest of honour), Shri Opinder Singh Chhatwal, President, ASMA & MD, M/s Jap Jee Footwear (P) Ltd.(Guest of honour) 

Key Highlights of Shoetech, Agra 

Exhibition Statistics: The event saw a total of 60 exhibitors, 3,247 visitors, and 2,470 registered business visitors. 

Business Opportunities: The exhibition laid the foundation for a business worth approximately 250 crore (INR). 

Industry Growth: The event highlighted the growth and development of the footwear industry in India, with a focus on technological advancements and innovation. 

A special Seminar cum workshop was conducted by Central Research leather Institute, Chennai on the 2nd April at Madhu Resorts, Agra enlightening the gathering. There were over 200 trade members from the Industry in Agra. 

Industry Insights 

The exhibition emphasized the importance of components in the footwear industry, with 32 critical components being manufactured by IFCOMA members. 

Innovation: The event showcased innovative products and technologies, highlighting the industry's focus on research and development. 

Awards and Recognition 

Exhibitors' Excellence Awards: Awards were given to exhibitors for their excellent stalls in various categories, including industry-academia collaboration, innovative trends, and trusted brands. 

Best stall in Industry Academia Collaboration Initiative Category was awarded to M/s Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida 

Best stall for Most Innovative Trends Display was conferred to M/s National Institute of Fashion Technology, Rae Bareli (UP) 

Best stall for Trusted Brand Stuck On was accorded to M/s Stuck Chemicals Pvt Ltd. , Agra 

Best Stall in Creative Product Category was granted to M/s CDS Soles Pvt Ltd, Chennai  

M/s Green Worms, Calicut, Kerala was honoured with the Revolutionary Waste Management and Recycling Award. All these awards were presented by the Chief Guest Shri Puran Dawar, President, Agra. 

Conclusion 

The Shoe-Tech Agra exhibition demonstrated the growth and potential of the footwear industry in India. The event provided a platform for industry professionals to connect, share knowledge, and explore business opportunities, highlighting the industry's focus on innovation and technological advancements. 

Key Highlights 

Industry Growth: Purun Dawar, President of AFMEC, emphasized the rapid growth of the Indian footwear industry, driven by technological advancements, creativity, and innovative research. 

Self-Reliance: Mr Dawar noted that India now manufactures all components used in shoes, reducing dependence on imports and marking a significant step towards self-reliance. 

Business Opportunities: The exhibition provided a platform for industry professionals to connect, update themselves with the latest technologies, and explore business opportunities. 

Exhibition Statistics 

Total Exhibitors: 60 

Visitors Participation: 5,247 

Registered Business Visitors: 2,470 

Participation from States: 12 

Estimated Total Business*: Approximately 250 Crore INR 

Awards and Recognition 

The following exhibitors were honoured for their excellent stalls in various categories  

Colonel Abhay from FDDI: was presented the Industry-Academia Collaboration Initiative Award 

Dr. Ashish Chandra from NIFT was presented with Best Stall for Most Innovative Trends Display Award 

Mr Shailesh Pathak – was presented with Most Trusted Brand Award for his Brand “Stuck On” 

 Mr. Satyamurthy – CDS Soles: was presented the Best Stall in Creative Product   Category 

Mr. Akshay Gunteti – Green Worms:  

 Was presented an award for Revolutionary Waste Management and Recycling 

Quotes from Industry Leaders 

Events like Shoe-Tech are becoming the protagonists of this industrial revolution. Purun Dawar, President, AFMEC 

Shoe-Tech Agra is a significant initiative for the footwear components industry and is moving towards historic success.– Deepak Manchanda, General Secretary, IFCOMA 

Conclusion 

The Shoe-Tech Agra exhibition has demonstrated the potential of India's footwear industry, with significant business opportunities and growth prospects. The event has set a strong foundation for future industry developments, showcasing the country's progress towards self-reliance and innovation.